Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-11-07
Bombs Found in the Cells Of the An
archsts

tHltAbb- NOV. y.
The cells ofthc seven condemned Anarch-
lists were searched today and several loaded
bombs were found in Lingg's cell, hidden in
a wooden box, concealed under a pile of
newspapers in the corner.
The sheriff sent word to the friends of the
Anarchists. Immediately after the discovery
to the Jail for any purpose.
This morning the entire force of deputy
sherfis reported at the Jail for duty.
Shortly after $50 Lingg and Engel were
led from their cells to the consultation cage
and a search was begun.
Engels cell was thoroughly searched but
nothing of a serious nature was found. Then
the deputy shcrifs entered Lingg
cell. Lingg planted himself in
the corner of the temporary prison and
watched them with eager eyes pale as death,
and tremhled like an aspen leaf. suddenly
two of the three men searching jumped out
to the corrifor while the third held at arm :
length a small wooden box which was carried
to the Jail office and laid on jailer Folz' :,
desk
The box contained six pieces of gas pipe.
each about six or seven inches long. filled
with some heavy substance aud plugged a
bothenls. .Iailer Folsz picked up one closed at
one end with a round iron stopper. The Of
fcer pronounced it vertable dynamite
bomb. just then sheriff Matson arrived and
ordered the dangerous weapons replaced in
the box and sent to a chemist for analysis.
The search was continued but beyond a
quantity of rubbish nothing was found in
the cell of Fischer, Prisons Spies, Sehwab
and Fielden.
1t was decided best to change the cells of
the prisoners, accordingly four apartments
on the lower tier were cleaned out Num-
her l. directly in front Of of the entrance to
the jail and between two rows of iron graf
ings. in which three men were placed on
guard night and day, was prepared for Lining
reception. and the bomb manufacturer locked
up.
lie was given bed table. books and writ
ing materials. but nothing else, He spent
the day in writing
The next cell to that now occupied by
Lngg i kind of stone r0om used by the
deputy sheriffs. Next west are the cells ,,
: and :. which were cleared ont and giver
to Engtl, Fischer and Parsons. Schwab aut
Felden were allowed to retain their old cells
Spies was removed from No. - to -. just
east of Schwab. All the prisoners except
Lingg. submitted to the change without the
slightest emotion.
Hereafter nobody will see the prisoner,
except in the presence of officials. Nothing
will he allowed to pass between the prison.
ers and visitors. No baskets of fruit ol
victuals will be allowed. No letters will BE-
passed till examined,
special officer will watch each prisoner
every hour till the end.
News of finding of bombs spread lik,
wildfre. There is a universal reaction OF
the amnesty sentiment Immediately appar
ent. Hundreds of citizens who signed tn,
petition for cemency have regretted thei
action
The officers have concluded that Lingg'
bombs were intended for the purpose of sui
eide.
SPRINGFIELD, Nov. 6.
Gov. Oglesby has received nearly sevent,
letters this morning, eighty per cent of then
on anarchist matters. Many contained de
mands that sentence be executed. The pro
portion of those asking clemency is large
than those of any previous day. The Gov
said all delegations would be received am
| given patient hearing and the case be finall
disposed of as all sin liar cases have in tn
past.
1 Attorney General Hunt said today he ha
no idea what the Gov. would do. An enol
mons pressure has been brought to bear uT
on him and will be increased each day ii
/ the execution
The Supreme Court of the State has bee
so misrepresented by portion of the pres
OF Europe, and the decision SO generally gal
pien' That copies of the decision iu the anal